Tyler Fleming

Tyler Fleming received his Ph.D. in African history from the University of Texas at Austin in 2009, his M.A. in 2003 from the University of Texas at Austin, and his B.A. from Allegheny College (Meadville, PA) in 2001. His research interests focus on popular cultures (namely sport, music, literature, and theatre) in South Africa throughout the twentieth century as well as transnational issues between Africa and the African Diaspora.

Before joining the faculty at Columbus State, Dr. Fleming taught at Florida International University in Miami, FL. He currently teaches courses in African history and the Black Atlantic in addition to the World History survey courses. Beyond being involved with the history department, Dr. Fleming seeks to enhance the visibility of Africa on the campus and is active with the African Studies Certificate program with the Center for International Education.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Fleming has received various awards including a Fulbright IIE fellowship, a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad grant, and Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship. He was also given the University of Texas at Austin’s Graduate Student Excellence Award in African Studies in 2009. Dr. Fleming has published writings in numerous academic journals and encyclopedias, including a co-authored article in the 2005 issue of History in Africa. He is currently revising his dissertation for publication

Dr. Tyler Fleming
Assistant Professor
(Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin)

popular cultures (namely sport, music, literature, and theatre);  20th Century South Africa; transnational issues between Africa and the African Diaspora

Yancey Center, One Arsenal, Rm 324
Tel: 706-507-8357